Chapter 338: What Is Divine General Jiang Doing Inside?

Leaving the Hong Shen Courtyard, Jiang Chen still held the small box that Hong Jishi had given him.

The box contains three pieces of BOSS Jewelry and an Intermediate Cooldown Talisman.

"Intermediate Cooldown Talisman: can purge instance cooldown time for levels below Level 70, remaining uses 30/30."

Hong Jishi was very considerate, having prepared the Intermediate Cooldown Talisman for Jiang Chen early on.

Although it's useless in the Dungeon Hall, it has huge practical value in other situations.

Jiang Chen accepted the thoughtful gift and slipped the Cooldown Talisman into his pouch.

Next, Jiang Chen turned his attention to the three pieces of BOSS Jewelry in the box:

1. "Core Ring: Platinum Tier jewelry, all attributes +10 %, all negative‑status resistance +50 %, duration –500 %, all skills +1 level."

2. "Zaken Earrings: Platinum Tier jewelry, all attributes +15 %, all damage –5 %, all skill damage +30 %."

3. "Flying Forest Necklace: Platinum Tier jewelry, all attributes +20 %, all skill damage +30 %, skill cooldown –20 %."

All three BOSS Jewelry pieces are Platinum Tier, offering powerful attribute bonuses that are no longer fixed numbers but percentage‑based increases.

This means the stronger the user's overall attributes, the higher the amplification.

Even after Level 70, or even at Divine Level, they still provide significant effects.

Overall, the three together can raise base attributes by a full 45 %, and combined with other gear bonuses, a Level 40 professional wearing them can rival a Level 45 or even Level 47 opponent.

Moreover, from Platinum Tier onward, equipment can be enchanted, and through an Enchanter's skill these items' attributes can be further boosted.

However, when Jiang Chen tried to wear the three pieces, he found they had no effect on him at all—no bonus whatsoever.

He now seems to be a repellent to equipment; ordinary gear is useless, and BOSS Jewelry doesn't work either.

He wanted to return the jewelry to Hong Jishi, but Hong Jishi waved his hand and said there was no reason to take back something that had been given.

He even said that if Jiang Chen doesn't want them, he can keep them for his own child.

He could also give them to someone else.

In short, just one sentence: even if you throw them away, don't give them back to him.

Jiang Chen could only reluctantly accept.

Hong Jishi told him to first adapt to the upgraded attribute skills, and after he gets used to them, to come back and find him.

Jiang Chen thought for a moment and went to the Dungeon Hall.

When he appeared in the Dungeon Hall, the once bustling hall fell silent instantly.

Everyone directed a respectful salute toward Jiang Chen.

The Job Change had just finished, and the aura hadn't fully settled.

At that moment, Jiang Chen radiated the aura of a High-level Professional, naturally pressuring many Low-level Professionals.

In the Dungeon Hall, although there were High-level Professionals, most were Low-level Professionals.

The moment they saw Jiang Chen, many clamped their mouths shut.

"Divine General Jiang, he has Second Transcended."

"My god, he's only been enrolled for half a year, how could he have Second Transcended?"

"Divine General Jiang's leveling speed is too fast."

"…Nonsense, Divine General Jiang has always Solo Run instances on Hell Difficulty; could he be any slower?"

"I've been at Divine Power Level 5 for five years and still haven't Second Transcended; compared to him, I'm a complete waste."

The crowd murmured, but none dared speak too loudly.

Jiang Chen's status had already changed; although still a trainee, his Divine General rank placed him beyond the reach of most.

Think of the Shenlong Empire, with hundreds of millions of people, yet only a handful of Divine Generals.

Jiang Chen is one of them.

While pondering, he entered the Dungeon Hall, chose one of the Element Dungeons—the Wind Element Dungeon—and was teleported inside.

To familiarize himself with the skills and adapt his attributes, the best method is combat.

The more he fights, the more naturally he'll adapt.

Moreover, Jiang Chen now needs to replenish the Undead Legion.

To train the newly awakened Skeleton Sniper up to Level 40.

The "Whirlwind Plains" instance, one of the Five Great Element Dungeons.

The instance is level 42; professionals between Level 37 and Level 47 can enter.

The instance hasn't been upgraded yet; currently only Normal and Nightmare Difficulty are available.

Jiang Chen chose Nightmare Difficulty.

Someone who saw Jiang Chen enter the "Whirlwind Plains" instance shouted, "Divine General Jiang has entered the Whirlwind Plains instance; this Element Dungeon is about to be upgraded."

Many were drawn to the scene, and they spontaneously stopped those who were about to enter the instance.

Once the instance upgrades, Nightmare Difficulty will instantly turn into Hell Difficulty.

If anyone is inside, it could become dangerous.

Since they're all classmates, they naturally warn each other to avoid danger.

In the Whirlwind Plains instance.

Jiang Chen stood on the soft grass, a gentle breeze brushing his face, bringing the scent of fresh grass—very pleasant.

This is the realm of wind.

The plain stretched endlessly, covered with a dense carpet of short grass.

They swayed in the wind.

Jiang Chen summoned a Skeleton Berserker.

This was his first time summoning a skeleton after the Job Change.

A cold wind howled in, and the whole world seemed to darken for a moment.

The Platinum Tier Skeleton Berserker radiated white light all over, its bones gleaming with a metallic sheen.

On the bones, red fine filaments continuously flowed.

The Soul Fire in its head burned unusually bright, raging.

The Platinum Tier Skeleton Berserker was much taller than before.

Its height now approached two meters, and its frame was much larger.

The great sword in its hand vanished, replaced by a massive giant axe.

It looked far more imposing.

"Looks good, pretty intimidating."

Jiang Chen smiled faintly and opened its attributes.

"Platinum Tier Skeleton Berserker"

"Level: 40"

"Strength: 110000"

"Agility: 110000"

"Spirit: 110000"

"Constitution: 110000"

"Skill: Berserk Bombardment (Level 1)"

"Berserk Bombardment (Level 1): Deals damage equal to 500% of its own Strength to the target, cooldown 10 minutes."

Single attribute 110,000, total attributes 440,000.

Extremely impressive.

But this was within Jiang Chen's expectations.

At level 39, the Skeleton Warrior's single attribute had already reached 76,000.

Subtracting the 40× Amplify at the time, the base attribute was 1,900.

Now the base attribute is 2,200, and after Amplify it becomes 110,000.

Without the Perfect Amplification talent, the skeleton isn't actually strong.

But the Undead Legion's true strength lies in numbers, not individual power.

Even without Perfect Amplification now, Jiang Chen is still stronger than peers of the same profession.

Peers of the same profession—what good is it if their attributes surpass the skeleton's?

You one, I have tens of thousands.

Even Mythic Tier Profession have to run.

With Perfect Amplification, Jiang Chen gained the ability to challenge higher tiers, creating legend after legend.

"Next, let's look at the mage."

Elements began to fluctuate violently.

A massive influx of elements converged from all directions, stirring the howling gale.

The Platinum Tier Skeleton Great Mage was slightly smaller in stature than the Skeleton Berserker.

It wielded no giant axe; instead, elemental vortices spun continuously on both palms, containing all manner of elements.

Jiang Chen narrowed his eyes slightly; the Skeleton Mage had changed, no longer the same as before.

"Platinum Tier Skeleton Great Mage"

"Level: 40"

"Strength: 25000"

"Agility: 25000"

"Spirit: 150000"

"Constitution: 25000"

"Skill: Elemental Explosion"

"Elemental Explosion: Deals mixed elemental damage to the target, its power determined by Spiritual Power."

The Skeleton Great Mage no longer separates into elemental schools; its skill damage is composed of multiple elements together.

Thus, even if a monster boss is immune to one or two element types, the Skeleton Great Mage can still be effective.

It won't be like before, where a single‑school Skeleton Mage could only watch the show, acting as a columnar cheerleader.

Summoning two skeletons in succession barely reduced Spirit by a symbolic 1 point, which instantly recovered to full.

If Jiang Chen hadn't constantly monitored the Spirit Attribute, one wouldn't know it had changed.

Infinite Spirit.

He recalled how, in the past, he repeatedly farmed the "Tyrant Desert" Instance, searching for Desert Fruit to practice skills.

It was truly a hardship beyond words.

He sighed lightly, reminiscing the bitter and sweet, and Jiang Chen began summoning a Skeleton Sniper.

Now, besides Corpse Explosion, the only skill he needs to cultivate is the Skeleton Sniper.

Since Spirit is no longer a constraint, the cultivation speed depends on his casting speed.

Jiang Chen repeatedly cast the skill.

He kept summoning the Skeleton Sniper, then dismissing it.

He could summon it once every second.

Under such repeated use, the Skeleton Sniper skill began to improve rapidly.

Spirit is almost never consumed.

After painstakingly using up a few points, it was quickly refilled right after.

Thousands of Skeletons together have an unknown amount of Spirit Attribute, and trying to consume it all is almost impossible.

Outside the Instance, those waiting for the Instance Upgrade were all stunned.

Time passed bit by bit, and in the blink of an eye an hour had already passed.

The Instance showed absolutely no movement.

Then the second hour, the third hour passed, and the Instance still showed no movement.

The current record for Whirlwind Plain, Nightmare Difficulty, is 2 hours 32 minutes.

Jiang Chen has been inside for so long; not only has the Instance not upgraded, but no one else has emerged either.

Divine General Jiang has already been inside for over 4 hours, did he fall asleep in the Instance?

I don't know, what actually happened.

Strange, it doesn't match his usual style.

The students outside all felt extremely surprised......